Scandalous Grace, Part 2: Rudy's Story

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Rudy was a popular guy. He frequented dance clubs during his younger (and thinner) days and won people over with his breakdancing. But as it turned out, all the friends and attention in the world didn't satisfy him. He knew there was something more. He tried alcohol, but still nothing. He tried women — nothing. Emptiness consumed him.

Emptiness continued to consume him until the day he heard the words from Joshua 1:9. "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go."

That was it. That was the hope, the significance, the meaning that Rudy so desperately longed after. He went on to quote 2 Corinthians 5:17 to tell me how his life completely changed after coming to know Christ.

Rudy is now an incredible mason, tile layer, and all around workhorse. He considers himself a national missionary in Honduras, because he shares his faith unashamedly with as many people as he can. He has shared the gospel with gang members, assassins, addicts and everyone in between. He now has "grandchildren" in the faith, as some of those that he helped lead to Christ are now doing the same. His love for God and his joy in life are inescapable and contagious.

Founded in 1890 as the Central American Mission and known as CAM International since 1975, The scope of outreach today is truly global. Camino missionaries serve alongside Spanish speakers everywhere, with feet on the ground on four continents.

The mission of Camino Global is to make disciples of Jesus Christ, serving among and with Spanish-speakers globally.